SQUIDS FROM SPACE
- June 16, 2017
- Fun Bits
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Squids from Space," defend your town from an alien invasion of squids! Utilize strategy and puzzle-solving as you command your team of heroes, each with unique abilities. With charming visuals and challenging levels, this turn-based game offers a fresh take on the tower defense genre.
PC
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and casual PvP experience with a variety of game modes and unique weapons, reminiscent of classic titles like Fat Princess.
- The AI is competent and can provide a challenging experience, making matches enjoyable even with a low player count.
- The developers are responsive and actively engage with the community, showing potential for future updates and improvements.
- The game has not received updates since February 2020, leading to concerns about its longevity and player base.
- There are significant balance issues, with players feeling that one team (squids) is overpowered compared to the other (humans).
- The game suffers from a lack of content, including maps and customization options, and currently has limited server availability.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, offering distinct styles for the human and squid teams that enhance the overall experience. Players find it to be a delightful and wacky PvP game, making it a worthwhile purchase even at full price. Overall, it delivers a joyful and entertaining ride that keeps players coming back for more.
“Just bought the game on the winter sale for 49 cents and after playing 1 round decided to buy 11 more copies... graphically, musically, and mechanically it's a wonderful joyride of wacky fun... it is a must-have for anyone that enjoys wacky PvP games... well worth the money even at their whopping $2.99 full price tag.”
“Fun bits knocked it out of the park in gameplay.”
“The aim of the game is to play the objective!”
“The human and squid teams are distinct and have their own gameplay styles.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are highly praised for their vibrant artwork and animations, effectively capturing a sci-fi "B" movie aesthetic. Players appreciate the combination of impressive visual effects, sound design, and the overall whimsical atmosphere, making it a standout experience in the whacky PvP genre.
“Great artwork and animations, sound effects, and music combined with a sci-fi 'B' movie feel and humor, along with upgrades, leveling XP, and loads of different weapons and destructible scenery.”
“The game is really fun and has awesome graphics, especially the game effects.”
“Just bought the game on the winter sale for 49 cents and after playing one round, I decided to buy 11 more copies. Graphically, musically, and mechanically, it's a wonderful joyride of wacky fun.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its enjoyable and fitting sci-fi "B" movie vibe, complementing the overall whimsical and fun atmosphere. Players appreciate the sound effects and musical elements, which enhance the gameplay experience and contribute to the game's charm. Overall, the audio design is considered a significant highlight, adding to the game's appeal.
“Graphically, musically, and mechanically, it's a wonderful joyride of wacky fun. It is a must-have for anyone that enjoys wacky PvP games.”
“Great artwork, animations, sound effects, and music combined with a sci-fi 'B' movie feel and humor, along with upgrades, leveling XP, and loads of different weapons and destructible scenery.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel stale after a short time.”
“While the sound effects are decent, the music doesn't match the game's atmosphere and often feels out of place.”
“The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gaming experience at all.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is enjoyable even without a traditional story, making it a recommendable choice for players seeking fun in an online PvP setting.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Squids from Space" is characterized by its absurdity, blending a simple capture-the-flag concept with over-the-top antics, such as players maniacally laughing while demolishing humans in mechs and driving jeeps over squids. This playful and chaotic approach adds a lighthearted tone to the gameplay experience.
“Squids from Space takes a simple game of capture the flag and turns it into a hilarious experience of demolishing humans with a mech while laughing maniacally and driving a jeep over pesky squids.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and absurd scenarios that keep you chuckling throughout.”
“Every match is filled with unexpected comedic moments that make even the most intense gameplay feel lighthearted and fun.”
